CBI arrests a CGST superintendent for accepting bribe of Rs.10,000/-
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Superintendent, Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST), Division- Rudrapur, District Udham Singh Nagar, (Uttarakhand) while accepting bribe of Rs. 10,000 from the complainant.
CBI registered a case on a complaint against accused Superintendent, Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST), Division- Rudrapur, District Udham Singh Nagar, (Uttarakhand). It was alleged that said accused demanded a bribe of Rs. 15,000/- from the complainant for activation of suspended GSTIN of a firm of his wife. Bribe amount was later reduced to Rs. 10,000/-.
CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red handed while accepting bribe of Rs.10,000/-.
Searches were conducted at the premises of accused at Rudrapur (District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand) and Ambala (Haryana). Searches led to recovery of documents etc. of two lockers, bank accounts and certain incriminating documents.
Investigation is continuing.